used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
anew
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
Alma
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From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
aptnessnoun
a disposition to behave in a certain way
From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
divisible by two
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Yet she was a gentle sort.
a young female
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
high-handedadjective
given to haughty disregard of others
From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
Kee's
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From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
Remsen
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From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
self-reliancenoun
personal independence
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Yet she was a gentle sort.
strong-mindedness
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From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading As Alma Remsen entered the room, I realized the aptness of Kee’s term, high-handed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And so,” I thought to myself, “I shall see again the Lady of the Lake.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet she was a gentle sort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Slender, of medium height, with appealing brown eyes, she nodded a sort of greeting that included us all, and addressed herself to the coroner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without any effect of strong-mindedness, the girl showed in face and demeanour a certain self-reliance, an air of determination, that made even a casual observer feel sure she could hold her own against all comers.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she was a gentle sort.
